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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.30, 1,772.73 and 533.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.30, 1,772.73 and 533.40 is: 799.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.30 : 1,772.73 = 533.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.30/1,772.73 = 533.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.30x = 1,772.73 × 533.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.30x = 945,574.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,574.18/1,182.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.78

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